Chelsea are now unbeaten in 12 and lead the Premier League by seven points with Southampton not playing until tonight.

And the Spain star admits they took their foot off the gas in the second period, but only after a half of pure pleasure.

“I don’t think I am exaggerating if I don’t remember playing and enjoying a football match as much as I did personally in the first half”

Cesc Fabregas

"I don’t think I am exaggerating if I don’t remember playing and enjoying a football match as much as I did personally in the first half," he said.

"We played outstanding football. It is always difficult after internationals because the team doesn’t have time to work on many things and prepare the game but I enjoyed it a lot, particularly the first 45 minutes.

"Some people who didn’t watch the game will think 2-0, it was just an okay game but it was much more than that.

"It was a beautiful performance, very consistent, a clean sheet, we created plenty of chances and we had control of the game.

"That is why I think we need to be more effective in front of goal and score more goals and send an even bigger message to our opponents."